Karen Read's murder trial now rests with the jury, which appears focused on a drunken driving charge after prosecutors played clips of her discussing spiking her own drinks.

The judge in the Karen Read retrial decided against telling jurors that they are allowed to return a split verdict on Tuesday — an issue raised shortly after her mistrial last year.

Jurors in the Karen Read trial asked four questions but did not reach a verdict. The crowd of people outside the courthouse in Dedham, Massachusetts grew in anticipation of a verdict. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex and Tammy Mutasa reports.

Hundreds of people formed a sea of pink —  the color Read’s defenders have taken up to show their allegiance — around the Norfolk County Supreme Courthouse in Dedham, where some fans held a